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Introduction
I
n the fall 2019 edition of the Impact Journal
(http://publications.catstonepress.com/i/1226718-
fall-2019-impact), talented practitioners shared their thoughts
and strategies for being culturally responsive. With everything
taking place in our world right now, we felt it important to
continue the discussion.
is edition of the Impact Journal has some of the world's
most thoughtful leaders sharing their ideas for culturally
responsive practices. First we'll read about a framework that
provides gauge points for a Culturally Responsive-Sustaining
Education (CR-SE) by David E. Kirkland, Ph.D. e model invites
readers to consider students' cultures as an asset, not a deficit.
When thinking about being responsive in the classroom while
in virtual learning environments, Detra Price-Dennis, Ph.D. offers
readers four principles that can guide the work. Educators are also
asked to consider four questions that can be used when planning
lessons that strengthen the teacher's connection to the children
being served.
An interview with Cornelius Minor offers a look into the
thoughts of an educator who implements culturally responsive
practices on a daily basis. His authentic views on how educators
Dr. LaQuita Outlaw
has worked in school
leadership for over a
decade. Dr. Outlaw serves
as a peer editor for Corwin
Press and assists several
local organizations with
organizing professional
development opportunities for
educators across
Long Island.
